Advertising​/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism Assistant Professor

Position Overview

Assistant Professor of Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism at California State University, Fresno. Tenure‑track, beginning Fall 2026.

• Teach 12 WTUs per semester of undergraduate courses in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, or digital journalism.
• Advise students, conduct scholarly research and creative activities, and serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Engage in community service and attend Media, Communications and Journalism events.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and revise curricula and assessment.

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, or a closely related discipline.
• Or M.A. in a related field AND five years of professional experience.
• Applicants nearing completion of a Ph.D. must complete the degree by August 1 2026.
• Professional experience in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, or digital journalism.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Evidence of active scholarship, creative, and/or professional activities.
• Minimum one year of university‑level teaching experience; teaching assistantship considered.

• Advanced research or teaching background in AI, digital communication, statistics, data analytics, data journalism, multimedia journalism, investigative reporting, or broadcast/digital news production.
• Specialization in a specific Advertising/Public Relations discipline (e.g., healthcare, nonprofit) or in a Journalism discipline (e.g., investigative, multimedia, sports).
• Potential for an active research agenda and publication in advertising or public relations, or in broadcast/digital journalism.

All materials must be submitted online by February 25 2026. Review begins January 26 2026; positions close March 31 2026.

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Additional items may be requested. Zoom interviews initial; on‑campus visits by mail/email within deadline.

Search Chair:
Professor Faith Sidlow, Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, College of Arts and Humanities. Email: fmsidlow;
Phone: 559‑278‑4868.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and a smoke‑free campus. Fresno State values diversity, equity, and inclusion. For full EEO/AAO statement see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..